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Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
Ja Morant, Grizzlies, NBA

Grizzlies talking Ja Morant trade, just not with Pelicans

The Grizzlies may be open for business on Ja Morant. Just not with New Orleans. According to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line,...
Bennedict Mathurin, Pacers, Thunder, NBA

NBA trade proposal sends Bennedict Mathurin to Bulls, Mavs’ Daniel Gafford to Pacers

Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report cooked up a four-team trade machine special involving the Bulls, Pacers, Mavericks and Pelicans. It’s ambitious. It’s complicated. It’s...
LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Lakers, NBA

Lakers still have plenty to figure out in search of real identity

We can safely say that while the Lakers are winning games, they still look far from true title contenders. Record aside, the profile is shaky,...
Jeremy Sochan, Spurs, NBA

Knicks linked to Jeremy Sochan, Jose Alvarado, Yves Missi ahead of deadline

The Knicks are canvassing the market for bench upgrades ahead of the trade deadline, with Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan, and Pelicans point guard Jose...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA

Knicks face steep climb if Bucks ever put Giannis Antetokounmpo on market

If Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ever becomes available, the Knicks are going to get mentioned. Loudly. Repeatedly. And maybe unrealistically. ESPN front office insider Bobby...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA

Bucks announce Giannis Antetokounmpo injury, but no timeline

Giannis Antetokounmpo is sidelined again, that much you know. What we don't know is when he might return. The Bucks confirmed Monday that Antetokounmpo is...
Isaiah Stewart, Pistons, NBA

NBA Notes: Pistons, Isaiah Stewart, Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Kings

Pistons Detroit is not being subtle about how it views Isaiah Stewart. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff already planted the flag, calling Stewart “the best defensive center...
Anthony Davis, NBA, Mavericks, Mavs

Mavericks unlikely to trade Anthony Davis ahead of deadline

Anthony Davis is starting to look more like a Maverick for the rest of the season. With the trade deadline 10 days away, multiple league...
Rui Hachimura, Lakers, NBA

NBA Notes: Lakers, Rui Hachimura, Sixers, Andre Drummond, Nets

Lakers Rui Hachimura may be staying right where he is. On the bench. And he is fine with it. Dan Woike of The Athletic reports that...
Dean Wade, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, Cavs

Cavs’ Dean Wade attracting strong trade buzz as deadline nears

The Cavaliers are playing better. Winning more. Looking steadier. That does not mean they are standing still. Dean Wade’s name is coming up in trade...
Kelly Oubre Jr, Sixers, 76ers, NBA

NBA Notes: Sixers, Kelly Oubre Jr, Suns, Jalen Green, Raptors

76ers Kelly Oubre Jr. is not going anywhere. At least not if the Sixers have a say. Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Oubre...
NBA, Pistons, Jazz, Cade Cunningham

NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Pacers

Pistons Pistons star Cade Cunningham is dealing with a wrist issue on his shooting hand and trying to walk the line between treatment, rest, and...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA

NBA Rumors: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bulls, Coby White, Mavericks

Bucks The Giannis Antetokounmpo situation remains cloudy. His injury just made it murkier. Even with Antetokounmpo expected to miss extended time due to a calf issue,...
Keon Ellis, Kings, NBA

Kings seeking first-round pick for Keon Ellis

Keon Ellis has moved to the front of Sacramento’s trade line. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Kings guard is widely viewed...

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